CSB Notes for 11/8/06

CSB notes, 11/8/06

Internships:

I heard about a great, paid, no-credit internship at link.tv, a local satellite channel. There’s a catch, they’re looking for someone who speaks fluent Korean. The show’s called Global Positioning, and they need some help.

If interested please send an email resume and cover letter to:
Evelyn Messigner
Executive Producer - Global Positioning
emessinger@citizenschannel.org

FCC Stuff:

AT&T/Bellsouth

The vote has been delayed yet again, as FCC commissioners attempt to avoid a 2-2 deadlock. AT&T has apparently promised to have broadband set up for every house in every state it serves by sometime in 2007 in exchange for the lucrative deal, a move that has several house democrats endorsing it. Given the precedents established before, I think it’d be better to keep asking for more, like a permanent commitment to net neutrality. It’s obvious that AT&T will beg, borrow and steal to make this merger happen, and soon.

LINK

The FCC has endorsed the development of BPL. In other words it may soon be possible to plug a device into a wall socket, and connect to the internet via the power lines. There is a big debate about whether or not this is a good idea. Basically the technology sends radio waves over power lines, and the interference can cause a lot of problems. Here’s an article about the FCC proceedings.

LINK

Here’s a link to a FAQ which has just about everything you could ever want to know about the technical details of BPL, and just what the debate is all about.

LINK

CSB Stuff:

Anybody want to work with me on my experimental film project in 740 this year? We need a lot of people, talent and crew. It should be a pretty fun project. We’ll have a rehearsal on November 27^th, and shoot most of it on Monday December 4^th. Come talk to me after the meeting if you’re interested.

CSB notes, 11/1/06

Internships:

I haven’t heard about any new internships this week. Have any of you applied to the ones I found? Is there some way I can help you guys get involved with these? I know it can be a little intimidating, but I think any of you seniors out there should try to set one up for your final semester, and there’s no better time than now.

FCC Stuff:

Interesting developments in the AT&T/Bellsouth debacle:

Basically, don’t hold your breath for network neutrality. People are asking for it, but critics say that this matter needs to be brought before the congress, not hastily decided in reference to this one tiny, little merger.
This is nonsense, especially when you consider that the matter has come before the house before, and was stalled into stagnation before it ever reached the floor for a vote. This merger would be a great place to start.
Another interesting fact is that Republican Robert McDowell, who used work for a group that was a competitor to AT&T and Bellsouth, is recusing himself, leaving the FCC with only 4 commissioners, and hence an even two way split.

The FCC will close it’s public forum on November 3^rd, so there’s still time to make your voice heard before the debate goes behind closed doors.

LINK

This ia an interesting article about cross-ownership and real world examples of waivers and how they have affected it. It seems that a company that owns more than its allotted amount of stations or newspapers can simply prove their case to the FCC and ignore regulations.

LINK

CSB Stuff:

Patrick is working on CO/OP project, and I'd like to have hear your ideas. We have the technology.

So much for Governator 2. I lost. You can see the winning ad during the Daily Show this Thursday. Still, now I get to say I was a finalist. Thanks to everyone who voted for me. I suppose I could have spent the weekend calling everyone I know and talking him or her through the voting process, but that wasn’t going to happen. I’ll save that for when I really run for office.

Vote LaneLutter.

Happy Halloween

Last week was good stuff.

In case you're interested in joining a union, here's a link to our local AFTRA and SAG websites.

If you interested in the College Television Awards, the deadline is January 15th. Remember, one entry per student, less than an hour, less than thirty minutes for news or sports, have the instructors contact info, and have been done for course credit. It has to be a piece that you produced, obviously.
In other words, almost anything any of you have made in your production classes this semester. SFSU has largely ignored this contest in the past, there's no entry fee, and the grand prize is $2000.

Not too shabby.

How fun was the halloween party? Thanks to everyone who came out.